Staff Senate Mission Statement:
The Staff Senate serves as a liaison to administration as an advocate for staff welfare and productivity, in conjunction with the University’s mission, to support, improve, innovate and promote academic excellence.
University Mission Statement:
Missouri State University-West Plains empowers students to achieve personal success and to enrich their local and global communities. As a two-year public institution, we provide accessible, affordable, and quality educational opportunities.
- Call-to-Order
- Approval of Agenda
- Approval of August Meeting Minutes
- Chancellor’s Report- Dr. Dennis Lancaster
- Welcome Guests
- Jill Murphy, Asst. Director of Human Resources-Talent Acquisition, Missouri State University
- Alison Harper, Director of Annual Funds, Missouri State University (#GrizzliesGive-Giving Day)
- Gary Phillips, Faculty Senate Chair
- President’s Report (Rachel)
- Welcome to our new staff members!
- Nancy Leeper, Coordinator of Student Services Systems
- Drew Clark, Content and Marketing Strategist
- Hannah Salvesen, Theater and Events Coordinator
- Garland Barton, Coordinator Education and Business Engagement
- Will send meeting requests from here on.
- President Elect – nominations, volunteers?
- Indoor Masking Policy (announcement to be made later regarding 10/22 onward)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program- You could be one of 20 MSU employees who receives $1,000! More info can be found at https://wp.missouristate.edu/Coronavirus/employee-vaccination-incentive-program.htm
- COVID Testing- For symptomatic testing, staff members can contact Burton Creek Rural Clinic at 417-257-6111. Asymptomatic testing can be done by appointment. For more information go to this link https://wp.missouristate.edu/Coronavirus/covid19-asymptomatic-testing.htm
- COVID Vaccinations- Local COVID-19 vaccination opportunities are available at Ozarks Healthcare and Howell County Health Department. Registration for these vaccination are done through the state vaccine navigator https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/find/
- Lee Denim Day, October 1 – set a goal?, need a volunteer to collect
- Chili Cook Off Event- last month we discussed Wendy’s chili, thoughts?
- Springfield Staff Senate Representative – any volunteers?
- Faculty Senate Representative – any volunteers?
- Budget Committee Representative – any volunteers?
- 21-22 academic planners available as a courtesy of Ozarks Healthcare. Can be picked up in the academic affairs office in Lybyer.
- Remind students to fill out the student athletic interest and abilities survey ASAP, available in My Grizzly Den
- Welcome to our new staff members!
- President Elect Report (none)
- Secretary Report (Kileene)
- Treasurer Report (Alex)
- Department Updates & Committee Reports
- Committee Updates
- Grizzly Bear Pantry Update
- Grizzly Ambassador Program – Orientation for our first cohort went well. Next event is Friday 9/10 – campus and community tour; need host for November 12 (community awareness/give back); need host for February 11 (team building exercise)
- Grizzly Strong – Any new ideas?
- Department Reports
- Development (Katie)
- Committee Updates
- Grizzly Golf Classic October 11, more info: missouristate.edu/GrizzlyGolf
- HR (Alyssa)
- Employee Wellness Opportunities: Nutrition Talks will be offered via Zoom this fall. Sessions are free and immediate family members are welcome to attend. Visit the Nutrition Talks website for more information.
- MSU Performance Management for Supervisors – West Plains:Paula Wilhelm, assistant director of human resources performance-management from the Springfield campus, will host virtual training sessions on Wednesday, Sept. 22. The training will review the processes and resources available to supervisors to assist them in leading their employees, guiding their performance, and addressing issues in the workplace. Both sessions contain the same information. The first Zoom session is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and the second is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Search under Supervisor Training in My Learning Connection to locate sessions and to register online.
- Flu Vaccination Clinics: Free flu shots will be provided to Missouri State University-West Plains faculty, staff, students, and immediate family members on Tuesday, Sept. 28, and Thursday, Oct. 14. More details will be announced next week.
- Employee Benefits Fair: All full-time and part-time employees are invited to Missouri State University’s Benefits Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, in the Student Recreation Center. Employees will have the opportunity to meet with our various insurance and benefit providers in an informal setting. No appointment is required.
- HR (Alyssa)
- Upcoming Events & Important Dates: For a complete list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/
-September 10, Friends of the Garnett Library Meeting and Luncheon (12-1 pm) $10 per box lunch, open to everyone
-September 14, Erik Rivera, Comedian, WPCC (7 pm)
-September 15, Grizzly Athletics Picnic (5 pm) and first home volleyball game (6:30 pm) – see Facebook event
-September 16, Informational session on campus bidding procedures
-September 23, Ozarks Studies Symposium, WPCC (5:30-7 pm)
– September 29, Grizzly Volleyball game (6:30 pm)
– October 7-8, Fall Break
– October 11, Grizzly Golf Classic
– October 12, Fright Night, WPCC (6:45 pm)
– October 13, Grizzly Volleyball game (6:30 pm)
Next Meeting: October 14 @ 10:30am in Melton 211 – meetings held in Melton (with Zoom option) until January.
- Adjournment